“There’s no such thing as a self-made man. I really feel like I’m a product of this community, and also our ice cream is,” said Jeni Britton Bauer, founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream. “I’ve always said, ‘You’ve got to build the community you want to live in,’ and it’s incumbent on all of us […]

Deadline to submit a student application for the 2015 program is January 16. The Columbus Foundation’s Summer Fellowship Program is expanding in 2015, offering a total of 14 Fellowships to engage and inspire the next generation of nonprofit leaders. The Foundation recently selected the nonprofit organizations that will serve as host sites for 2015, and is seeking […]

The Columbus Foundation is working to capture The Spirit of Columbus through images that showcase the determination, dedication, and commitment of people in our smart + open community. Be sure to check out columbusfoundation.org and follow along on our Facebook album as we continue to celebrate The Spirit of Columbus through photography. You can also […]

The award, launched in 2013, recognizes individuals who have exhibited an exemplary community spirit through their accomplishments. DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WITH THIS REMARKABLE SPIRIT? The winner will select a nonprofit of their choice from PowerPhilanthropy to receive $5,000 and will be honored at an upcoming event. FIFTY YEARS AGO, on March 19, 1964, Jerrie Mock, a Bexley housewife […]

Over the past year, The Columbus Foundation team photographed many people, moments, and scenes that glow with The Spirit of Columbus. We hope you enjoy these snapshots of community pride, set to the inspired words of Barbara Fant. The Artists: Poet — Barbara Fant , Photography — Nick George, Drums — Cedric Easton, Guitar — George Barrie, […]

The Columbus Foundation is working to capture The Spirit of Columbus through images that showcase the determination, dedication, and commitment of people in our smart + open community. Be sure to check out columbusfoundation.org and follow along on our Facebook album as we continue to celebrate The Spirit of Columbus through photography. You can also tune in on Instagram. […]

The Columbus Foundation is working to capture The Spirit of Columbus through images that showcase the determination, dedication, and commitment of people in our smart + open community. Be sure to check out columbusfoundation.org and follow along on our Facebook album as we continue to celebrate The Spirit of Columbus through photography. You can also tune in on Instagram. […]